Colonial Beach Elementary vs William Fox Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Beach Elementary
Colonial Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
367 students
William Fox Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Colonial Beach Elementary Colonial Beach, Virginia | William Fox Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,142 | #833 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17412 of 50,301 | #14763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Colonial Beach | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Fox Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 61.1).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Colonial Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 100%).
- •William Fox Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonial Beach Elementary better than William Fox Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Fox Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonial Beach Elementary and William Fox Elementary?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Colonial Beach and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Beach Elementary: 367. William Fox Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Beach Elementary and William Fox Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Beach Elementary is 939th of 1,142 and William Fox Elementary is 833rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).